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Espetus Churrascaria - Reviews

1686 Market St, 94102 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
541

Reviews

68.2%

Satisfaction

145

negative

27

neutral

369

positive

What people say about Espetus Churrascaria

Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Abel
Review date: 10/23/2025
10
Amazing Steaks and Friendly Service
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The steaks were truly amazing, incredibly delicious and tender. The service was also outstanding, with staff who were endlessly attentive and very friendly. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the food and service also received perfect scores.
  • steaks10
  • service10
Visit Type
  • Romantic Date
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Aradar T.
Review date: 10/17/2025
9
Excellent Food, Service, and Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The selection of meats was great, and the salad bar was both plentiful and really tasty. I found the prices to be fair and reasonable. I’d even recommend this spot for a date, as the service was excellent with nothing to complain about.
  • selection of meats9
  • salad bar9
  • prices8
Price per Person
  • $101+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Pauly G.
Review date: 10/14/2025
2
Disappointing Experience, Fell Short
My experience at this restaurant was quite strange. Initially, I was served by one person at our table, but then ended up with a different waiter, and we received very little attention throughout the meal. The meats were short, and I felt there wasn't enough. Additionally, there were no seafood options available. I previously visited a Napa from the same chain and had an excellent service experience. Unfortunately, this location fell short. I'm unsure if I would return, as I have a bad taste in my mouth.
  • waiter2
  • meats2
  • seafood2
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Francesca D. P.
Review date: 10/07/2025
9
Great Fixed Menu with Rich Buffet
A nice place to spend an evening with company. They offer a fixed menu formula with a very rich side dish buffet and meat that is served and carved directly at the table. The types of meat they serve are diverse: chicken, lamb, angus, fillet, etc. , and the cuts of meat are also varied. The quality of the meat is good. Recommended!
  • side dish buffet9
  • meat8
  • cuts of meat8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kenneth L.
Review date: 09/28/2025
1
Overcooked Meat, Disappointing Experience
My experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. I do not recommend it. All the meat was well overcooked. Unlike most Brazilian steakhouses that offer different temperatures, this one only serves meat that has clearly sat and was reheated. We came for dinner and left within 20 minutes. I will not be back.
  • Service5
  • Atmosphere8
  • meat1
  • meat temperatures1
  • reheated meat1
Price per Person
  • $101+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Robert W.
Review date: 09/22/2025
9
Amazing Brazilian Steakhouse Experience
My experience at this Brazilian steakhouse was truly amazing. The restaurant boasts a clean and open ambiance, and the staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. The food was exceptional, arriving piping hot. Overall, it was a worthwhile endeavor.
  • ambiance9
  • staff10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Romantic Date
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Gonzalo M.
Review date: 08/23/2025
9
Excellent Variety and Service
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. I was impressed by the very good variety of meats and the well-stocked and very tasty salad bar. The prices are reasonable and not exaggerated, making it a good value. The customer service leaves nothing to complain about. I would even recommend this place for a date. Parking is available on the street.
  • variety of meats9
  • salad bar9
  • prices8
Price per Person
  • $101+
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Andrew “. C.
Review date: 08/17/2025
2
Disappointing Birthday Dinner Experience
I took my fiance to this restaurant for her birthday dinner. After arrival and indicating we were ready to begin receiving food, it took at least 10-15 minutes for the first server to approach our table and offer food. Throughout the entire meal, I can count on one hand the number of times a server came to our table to offer food. We spent more time waiting with empty plates than we did actually eating. The meat was okay but everything we ate was cold (baked mushrooms, potatoes, and especially the cheese bread). My fiance likes her steak well done and while that's not my preference, she was only able to eat about three small pieces which were medium-well at best and no attempt at making it right. My fiance asked for more cheese bread, half an hour after we asked, we were told they were still making them, and we never got them. This place came highly recommended by SF locals and I therefore had high expectations. However, for a place that charges significantly more than the standard chain restaurants (Texas de Brazil and Fogo de Chão), and as regulars at Brazilian steakhouses, my recommendation for anyone interested in a good experience would be to go somewhere else and if you're specifically looking for a Brazilian steakhouse, skip this location altogether and just go to one of the tried and true chain restaurants. I only went to this location, unsure how the other location might compare.
  • meat5
  • server approach2
  • server came to table2
  • waiting with empty plates2
Price per Person
  • $101+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Matt
Review date: 08/10/2025
3
Good Food, Poor Steak Service
First off, the food we did have was very good. However, we were only offered steak once within the first 30 minutes we were there. The most important metric for a churrascaria, TTS (Time To Steak), was 17 minutes. Within the first half hour, we were offered both chicken hearts and pineapple twice. They did try to compensate after I complained, but by then we had lost our appetite from beans. Very disappointed for $200+ for two people. Will stick with Fogo de Chão next time we’re in SF. (Minor note: they played pop, no Brazilian music).
  • food9
  • chicken hearts5
  • pineapple5
  • Time To Steak2
  • steak2
  • appetite3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
marta S.
Review date: 08/08/2025
10
Amazing Brazilian Churrasco Experience
My experience at Espetos was absolutely amazing! The meats were perfectly grilled, juicy, and full of flavor. I also enjoyed the salad bar, which was fresh and offered a great variety of options. The service was outstanding; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere is warm and authentic, making it a perfect place to enjoy a traditional Brazilian churrasco. I highly recommend Espetos for anyone who loves great food and great service!
  • meats10
  • salad bar9
  • service10

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